Among 100 participate in The History of Gospel Music

Asbury Park High School students joined Monmouth University students Tuesday in meeting First Lady Michelle Obama during the educational workshop “The History of Gospel Music” at the White House. The event, part of the White House Music Series, paid tribute to the fundamental role gospel music has played in the American musical tradition and the […]

Close to 30 eateries participating

Tickets for the Fourth Annual Restaurant Tour are now available on line, said Jacqueline Pappas, executive director of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. Held this year from noon to 4 p.m. April 26, the Chamber of Commerce sponsored event showcases each eatery’s cuisine via small bites, samplings and demos. “Restaurants are the leading industry […]

Saturday protest planned at Shafto Road agency

Allegations that Associated Humane Society [AHS] volunteers at the Tinton Falls location were responsible for the death and injuries of animals in their care are being met with an organized protest. Volunteers now banned from the Shafto Road premises say they will protest from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the animal shelter. “AHS […]

Deal to Loch Arbour beaches set for replenishment

A close to $40 million federally-funded beach replenishment project from Deal to Loch Arbour begins this week, U.S. Rep Frank Pallone [D-NJ] announced Monday. The area is the last remaining stretch of Monmouth County beach damaged during the October 2012 hurricane Sandy to undergo recovery. “As New Jerseyans well know, the fight for Sandy aid […]

Rotating locations of performers every two hours under consideration

The City Council opened discussions last week to raise performer permit fees for the boardwalk from $20 to a $50 fee. The permits are given on an annual basis to musicians and other entertainers. “The increase, in terms of fee, seems like a little bit of a no brainer,” said Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, who […]

Law enforcement reports

Below is a list of Allenhurst Police Department reports from March 16 to April 3: MARCH 16 •Police issued a backing unsafely summons to one of two drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash at Corlies Avenue/Main Street. Both vehicles were driven away from the scene and no medical attention was necessary, officials said. Sgt James Rogers investigated. […]

JETs vied for start up capital

Junior Entrepreneur Training [JET] members are readying for their first business venture at Saturday’s Made in Monmouth Expo at Monmouth University. The group’s 17 middle school-aged students, who were divided into two groups, will sell their handmade chocolate covered treats and fashion forward tees during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. annual vendor event. And while […]

Food Truck Court, parking and tax abatements on agenda

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a public workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on […]

'this shows compromise, this shows team work, this shows collaboration'

A revised proposal to move a food truck court further north up the Asbury boardwalk got a positive reception at Monday’s city council workshop meeting. Boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette had originally proposed a location just north of the Sunset Avenue pavilion, between the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel and the North Beach condominiums. Some nearby residents had […]

90-day permits would be issued until new system in place

The City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on the issuance of year-long residential parking permits until a comprehensive plan can be developed to better match the number of spaces to the number of permits issued. “What we are (currently) selling is a hunting permit and there’s not necessarily enough spots associated with it.” said Councilman […]